“I was so relieved that she was home, safe and sound, and hadn’t run into the road or been hit by a car.”

The RSPCA said: “Animals sometimes get themselves in a bit of a pickle and need a helping hand to set them free.

“That’s where we come in. The animal welfare charity’s dedicated officers and inspectors spend their days rescuing pets from cruelty, helping sick and injured animals, and freeing both domestic and wild critters from rather embarrassing situations and the last 12 months have not been the exception.”